Top 5 Best Apple Watch / iWatch Alternatives Ranked & Reviewed

The announcement of the Apple Watch aka the iWatch took the world by storm and I am sure that all Apple fans want to own one. However, there are two possible inconveniences right now: first, the iWatch is not on the market right now and second, one such smart watch can cost up to $1,200.

Therefore, we’ve decided to look if there are any other iWatch / Apple Watch alternatives out there and we were surprised to find out that there are. So we’ve gone, once again, through all the junk to spot the best Apple Watch alternatives out there for those who want an iWatch right now and don’t mind if they don’t get the real thing. In the end, these watches have similar features and look absolutely amazing. So at least check them out below, our list of the best Apple Watch / iWatch alternatives you can get right now at some great prices!

iBerry

Although iBerry is not really the biggest name when it comes to smart watches, this product is actually solid and is sold as a great price, so you might want to leave your fears behind and give it a try. It has great features and functions, including caller name and number display, phone book sync, effective distance up to 10 meters, a good microphone and speaker with great sound and, surprise, it also tells time!

The iBerry is clearly an entry level smart watch that looks pretty nice and has some great features, but doesn’t max out on them. It’s still a good choice and even though reviews are not flowing for this product on Amazon (at the moment of writing, there’s actually a single 5 star review which only describes the product as “Great”) we still believe that it’s a good choice if you want to get a head start in the smart watch arena.

MOTA G2 PRO

The MOTA Smartwatch G2 PRO is really a gem! For those who want a fresh design for their watch, this is a great choice as it looks like a device brought back from the future. It can also get paired via Bluetooth with any Bluetooth enabled mobile devices. It has full support for Siri with a handy auto reconnect feature and really gets productivity to the next level. The OLED screen displays Caller ID, caller name, full support for SIRI, incoming call numbers, time, battery indicator, and other functions, making it a great entry product for those who want a smart watch.

Despite its low price, the MOTA G2 Pro Smartwatch is highly appreciated by the reviewers. With a 4.1 star rating out of 5, this cheap iWatch alternative is praised for its good connectivity and functions, while one reviewer calls it the “James Bond type smart watch”. And we completely agree: it has good sound quality, a decent microphone and an amazing price!

MetaWatch STRATA

This might not be the best looking smartwatch you will ever see or own – actually, it might be one of the ugliest – but it does a good job and has some nice features, so it’s here at number three on our list (and available in more colors that bring down the ugliness a little bit). Product bashing aside, the MetaWatch STRATA has some really nice functions after you pair it up with your iPhone: Caller ID, SMS, e-mail and calendar notifications, Weather, stock and calendar widgets, Link alarm, all divided really nice on the watch’s screen and quickly offering you any info you might want.

Despite all the Pro’s that made people purchasing it on Amazon give it an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars, there are some cons coming with the MetaWatch STRATA which will hopefully be fixed in future updates: you can only glance at your messages and not read them entirely, and the same goes for e-mails. All in all, this is not a complete smartwatch, but one that makes it easier for you to know what happens on your device so if you prefer it to do more, check out our other entries on this list!

Pebble Smart Watch

It’s time to bring up the big guns with an amazing entry in the smart watch category, the Pebble Smart Watch is the result of a successful campaign on Kickstarter where thousands of people trusted this device to be one of the best. It connects to your iPhone via Bluetooth and displays email, SMS, Caller ID, and other notifications from your favorite apps right on your wrist, allowing you to leave your phone in your pocket. Pebble alerts you with a silent vibration to incoming calls, meeting reminders, and notifications from apps like Facebook and Twitter. It also has an amazing battery that lasts up to 7 days on a single charge and has a minimalist look, perfect for Apple fans. However, you can customize it with extra watch faces to really make it your own and as colorful as you want it to be.

When it comes to the satisfaction, people who have purchased the Pebble iWatch alternative were really happy: the product has an average of 4 stars out of 5 on Amazon and people all over the world praise it for how useful it is, especially for busy people. The price is extremely good for this product (around $150, compared to the entry price of $350 of the Apple Watch) and it’s extremely durable and good looking. A great buy, worth the investment!

Passport SmartWatch – Martian Watches

Our top pick when it comes to the best Apple Watch – iWatch alternative is a Martian Watches smartwatch, the Passport. It has an amazing style, it looks a lot like a classy traditional wrist watch and still manages to cost less than Apple’s upcoming product. An amazing pick with a ton of functions and features that you’ll fall in love with, just like we did!

Passport acts as a hands-free gateway to the world, allowing users to see incoming calls and messages, make and receive calls through the watch’s discreet speaker and microphone, and do anything their smartphone can execute with a voice command. Yup, you’ve read that right: voice commands! And you will indeed feel like James Bond here. Create calendar events, check weather & directions, set an alarm and search the web hands-free. Truly amazing!

Regarding the opinion of people who have tried this product, the Passport is held in high regard with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Praised for the fact that it looks fabulous on your wrist, the smartwatch also performs its functions very well: the calls and texting with voice commands work well, and one reviewer said that he can no longer live without this watch which helps him keep the smartphone in his pockets and do everything by simply checking out the watch. It is indeed that great and a perfect buy for smartwatch wannabees out there. It is slightly higher priced than our other entries on the list, but it’s worth every extra cent. So at least check it out by following the link below – we believe you will love it and search for another smartwatch no more!

If you are to listen to us, it’s best not to wait for Apple to get your own Smartwatch and if you go with our #1 pick, you’ll probably be extremely happy. In the end, it’s your decision – but if you do get one of these great watches, don’t forget to get back to us and let us know how much you’ve enjoyed it!